Windows 10: Monitor is showing as "Inactive" on my system

Sorry to trouble you all but I was wondering if anybody would be able to advise me on the below:


I have multiple monitors linked up but one is now showing as "Display 2 isn't active"


But also says "Display 2: Connected to IntelR HD Graphics 4000"

But when I am in display settings it detects it but has it Greyed out?

Any ideas anyone?

:)

 

How to delete inactive System Image Restore Points in System Restore

I know of no easier way to delete them, so here are the instructions.

Delete System Image Restore Point from System Restore in Windows 10

A System Image restore point is describe as type 'Backup'.





First, go to Settings > Backup & Restore > Recovery and select the 'Restart now' button in Advanced Start-up.





When you get Advanced Start-up, select Troubleshoot, then Advanced Options, then Command Prompt.





You will be asked to choose an administrator account and supply it's password, then the Command Prompt will open.

Type the commands DISKPART then LIST VOL and EXIT to see a list of all drives, in this example the Windows system is on the C: drive, yours may have a different letter. Whatever the letter is, type it followed by a colon to switch to that drive, in this example I typed C:





Then use the CD (change directory) command CD System Volume Information\WindowsImageBackup

Use the DIR command to check you are in the right folder, then use DEL to delete the contents of each of the Catalog and SPPMetadataCache folders.





Youn can now close the command prompt window (or type EXIT) to restart the PC and go back to Windows.

All System Image Restore points of type 'Backup' will now have gone.

 

System Reboots after about 5 minutes of inactivity

Hi Allen,

Let's try to isolate the cause of the issue. We suggest that you follow the methods below:

Method 1: Run the Power Troubleshooter to find and fix problems with your computer's power settings. Check your power settings if your computer is set to sleep or hibernate after 5 minutes of inactivity. To run the troubleshooter, follow
the steps below:

• Click Start.
• On the search bar, type Troubleshooting, and click on
  Troubleshooting from the results.
• Click on System and Security.
• Under Power, click on Power.

Method 2: Use the System File Checker tool to repair missing or corrupted system files. For steps on how to run the System File Checker tool, check the following link:

Use the System File Checker tool.

Method 3: Check if all the devices on your computer have the latest driver. Refer to this link for steps on how to update drivers:

Update drivers in Windows 10.

Let us know how it goes for us to assist you further.

 

Why does the System Tray only appear on my secondary monitor?

Hi Fred,

To address this concern, we suggest that you follow these steps on how to make your laptop the main display:

• Go to Settings.
• Select System.
• Choose the number of your preferred monitor under Customize your display. (Click
  Identify to show the number of your preferred monitor)
• Check the Make this my main display box.
• Click Apply.

You may also try this method:

• Right-click the main taskbar, then uncheck the Lock all taskbars.
• Drag the main taskbar to your preferred screen.
• Right-click again the main taskbar and check the Lock all taskbar.

Let us know how it goes.

Regards.